Todd W. Grant, M.H.S.A., J.D.

Mr. Grant has been practicing law since 1991 and is an attorney and former business executive who has dealt with company politics and bureaucracies and difficult personalities. He is used to managing complex problems and dealing with a wide variety of people in difficult, tragic, and even ugly situations. Mr. Grant’s private practice experience means that he is familiar with the time and client pressures such a practice brings. His sales experience and maturity have sharpened his persuasion skills by ensuring that arguments have an emotional bite as well as a logical imperative.

Represented an apartment complex developer in over 30 cases to recover monies from subcontractors and suppliers, both in state circuit courts and in federal bankruptcy court.

Pursued construction lien foreclosure actions to recover monies for subcontractors and suppliers, both in state circuit courts and in federal bankruptcy court.

Handled commercial and residential-tenant litigation on behalf of a large national client and for smaller landowners and individuals, and for both landlords and tenants.

Defended a major institutional lender in many meritless mortgage foreclosure cases, which were filed before, during, and even after, the expiration of the mortgage redemption periods, in both state and federal courts.

Represented a manufacturer and a clothing company in international supply chain disputes.

Handled various other types of civil litigation and contract disputes involving collections, covenants-not-to-compete, sales commissions and consumer law issues, including FCRA and FDCPA actions on behalf of consumers.

Publications

"Pre-Employment Screenings, Employee Investigation, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act." Labor and Employment Law Notes. (Labor and Employment Law Section. State Bar of Michigan. Winter 1999-2000)

"The "Responsible Relationship" Doctrine of United States v. Park: A Tool for the Prosecution of Corporate Officers Under Federal and State Environmental Laws." 11 Temp. Envtl. L. & Tech. J. 203-37 (1992).